Barcelona, 14/05/2026: Cryosafe Services, a leader in LNG operations and consultancy support services, has signed a partnership agreement with bound4blue to collaborate towards the application of bound4blue eSAIL® integration for LNG Carrier…
Environment
Sustainable Shipping Initiative study: Industry must now scale digital, design and workforce action to build on progress
New report charts the progress made under the Hong Kong Convention and identifies the digital innovation, end-of-life design thinking and workforce continuity required to safely scale ship recycling for rising…
Anemoi Rotor Sails Confirm Long-Term Reliability as M/V Afros Completes Successful Second Dry Dock Survey
Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi) has marked a major milestone for wind-assisted propulsion as M/V Afros, the world’s first bulk carrier fitted with Rotor Sails, successfully completed its second intermediate survey…
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2026 opens tomorrow with a 40 percent surge in visitor interest as it blends technology, trade, training and culture
Kuala Lumpur, 13 May 2026. The 15th edition of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur will open its doors tomorrow, welcoming the automotive and mobility community from 14 to 16 May at the Kuala…
TT Club urges ports, terminals and warehouses to prepare for Atlantic hurricane season forecast
13TH MAY 2026 – TT Club, the leading the leading global transport and logistics insurer, is urging ports, terminals, warehouses and transport and logistics operators to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season for…
Posidonia 2026-Statement by the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, Melina Travlos-Greek Shipping Moves the World
In an era of geopolitical realignments, uncertainty and multiple crises, shipping remains a force of stability, continuity and connection. Shipping moves the world, keeping economies functioning, societies supplied and people…
New whitepaper highlights rising barnacle biofouling risk for ship operators as regulations tighten
Gothenburg, Sweden – May 11, 2026: Swedish antifouling technology company, I-Tech AB, has published a new industry whitepaper offering shipowners, operators, and technical managers a data-driven guide to understanding, assessing,…
Berg Propulsion is providing the propulsion technology and systems integration to optimise performance of the second and third vessel in India’s Green Tug Transition Programme. Hönö, Sweden, 11 May 2026: Marine propulsion solutions…
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Viewers can find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 29 Apr – 06 May 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of this…
MAIB Report: Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board Kommandor Susan in the Firth of Forth, Scotland on 25 January 2025
Report on the investigation into the catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan in the Firth of Forth, Scotland on 25 January 2025 Summary At 1305 on 25 January 2025, the site investigation vessel Kommandor…
Orderbook growth and significant developments in reducing methane slip highlight LNG’s role in maritime decarbonisation
A new edition of Fuel for thought: LNG sets out how LNG continues to offer a competitive compliance pathway as EU and IMO regulations tighten. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released its…
NAMEPA to Host 2026 AMVER Awards Ceremony During National Maritime Week in Honor of Maritime Excellence and Rescue at Sea
May 5th, 2026 – The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is proud to host the United States Coast Guard’s 2026 AMVER Awards Ceremony, honoring the maritime industry’s enduring commitment to safety at…
Posidonia 2026 conference programme kicks off earlywith geopolitics dominant in industry agenda
From insurance and risk management to energy transition, digitalisation and maritime security, the Posidonia 2026 conference programme highlights an industry actively reshaping itself in response to geopolitical disruption and structural…
Cargill’s membership underlines MERC’s expanding international reach and highlights the increasing influence of commercial operators in driving emissions reduction. The Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC) has welcomed Cargill as its newest member, broadening the industry collaboration working to reduce…
Good Morning Monaco Monday, May 4, 2026 Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène attend inaugural Monaco Sevens HSH Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène attended the first edition of the…
Marine Environment Protection Committee “back on track” towards consensus on global shipping emissions. The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded its 84th session with a…
IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84)LR Summary Report MEPC 84 was held from 27 April – 01 May 2026 Download Summary Report Applicability: Shipowners, ship managers, ships’ crews,…
ICS WELCOMES RETURN TO IMO SPIRIT OF CO-OPERATION ON MARITIME GREEN HOUSE GAS REDUCTION This week’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting (MEPC 84) saw further deliberation…
Invitation to LSLC’s event: Beyond the Straits of Hormuz – The Impact of Lawfare and Geopolitics in a New Era for International Trade – 13.05.26
Beyond the Straits of Hormuz – The Impact of Lawfare and Geopolitics in a New Era for International Trade Part 2 of this Special Series The Centre, in association…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, May 1, 2026 Animal welfare strengthened at Monaco SPA Animal welfare remains a central priority for the Monaco SPA, which has unveiled newly completed improvements at…
Barcelona, 29 April 2026 – bound4blue has completed the second in an agreed rollout of five ‘plug and play’ suction sail installations across Maersk Tanker’s advanced fleet of medium-range (MR) tankers.…
North Star closes four-vessel deal, bolsters market-leading position and continues growth journey
The four-vessel transaction broadens North Star’s client base, extends its operational reach and adds capacity to support customers across the European offshore wind market. North Star, a leading, fully integrated…
Summary of the MEPC 84 What’s next for the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework 6 May 2026 09:00 – 10:00 CEST or 16.00 – 17.00 CEST (UTC+2) Choose session and sign up…
Wirana Market Outlook Report Shows Ship Recycling Prices Hold Steady Despite Softer Steel Markets
Ship recycling prices across key recycling destinations have remained broadly stable despite weaker conditions in steel markets, cautious buying and pressure on steel prices, Wirana Shipping’s latest market outlook report has…



